Genesis G90

Short description: Full-size luxury sedan (2015–present)

Not to be confused with Maxus G90.

Genesis G90

Overview
Manufacturer| Genesis Motor (Hyundai)
Production| 2015–present
Model years| 2017–present
Body and chassis
Class| Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style| 4-door sedan
Layout|

* Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
* Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Chronology
Predecessor| Hyundai Equus

The Genesis G90 (Korean: 제네시스 G90) is a full-size car manufactured since 2015 by the South Korean company Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Company. It is the flagship model of the Genesis lineup. A four-door sedan, the G90 is the successor of the Hyundai Equus and was known as the Genesis EQ900 in South Korea from 2015 to 2019.

The G90 is the first flagship sedan introduced by the Genesis brand. The first generation was released in December 2015, and it went on sale in North America, Russia, and the Middle East in the second half of 2016.[1][2] It began development in 2012, and was developed over a period of four years, with approximately 1,200 dedicated researchers working on the design and mass production stages. In November 2018, the facelifted EQ900 went on sale in the Korean market, and from this model onwards, it was also sold in Korea under the name G90.

The current model is the second generation released in 2021.[3] In order to reduce the thickness of the headlamps and the size of the low beam lamps, the micro lens array (MLA) technology was introduced to cross-arrange the low beams, daytime running lights, turn signals, and high beams.[4] The second generation is divided into a regular model and a Long Wheelbase (LWB) model, and the G90L has not currently been released.

## Contents

* 1 First generation (HI; 2015)
* 1.1 2015–2018
* 1.2 2018–2022
* 1.3 EQ900L/G90L
* 1.4 Powertrain
* 2 Second generation (RS4; 2021)
* 2.1 Long Wheelbase (LWB)
* 2.2 Powertrain
* 3 Sales
* 4 References
* 5 External links

##  First generation (HI; 2015)

### 2015–2018

First generation

Genesis EQ900 (South Korea; pre-facelift)

Overview
Also called| Genesis EQ900 (pre-facelift)[5]
Production| November 2015 – 2021
Model years| 2017–2022
Assembly| South Korea: Ulsan
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[6]
Designer| Under the lead of Peter Schreyer (pre-facelift)
Under the lead of Luc Donckerwolke (facelift)
Body and chassis
Platform| Hyundai M2
Related| Genesis G80
Kia K9
Powertrain
Engine|

* Gasoline:
* 3.3 L Lambda II T-GDI V6
* 3.8 L Lambda II GDI V6
* 5.0 L Tau GDI V8

Transmission| 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase| 3,160 mm (124.4 in)[7]
3,450 mm (135.8 in) (limousine)
Length| 5,205 mm (204.9 in)
5,495 mm (216.3 in) (limousine)[8]
Width| 1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Height| 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
1,505 mm (59.3 in) (limousine)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight| 1,995–2,140 kg (4,398–4,718 lb) (3.8)
2,060–2,185 kg (4,542–4,817 lb) (3.3T)
2,215–2,245 kg (4,883–4,949 lb) (5.0)
2,270–2,290 kg (5,004–5,049 lb) (limousine)

The Genesis G90 debuted in South Korea on December 9, 2015 as the Genesis EQ900.[9] It's development, begun in 2012 under the project name HI, spanned four years with approximately 1,200 dedicated researchers working on the design and mass production stages. It was marketed in the Korean market under the name EQ900 until the facelift.[10] The US market debut took place at the 2016 North American International Auto Show[11][12][9] and went on sale in September 2016 at Genesis retailers as 2017 model year vehicles. Powertrains available included the 3.3T, 3.3T HTRAC, 5.0, 5.0 HTRAC.[13][14]

The interior used materials crafted in collaboration with Italy's Pasubio leather concern, complemented by genuine wood accents and metallic materials for various control switches.[15] The company described it as a vehicle that has entered the preliminary stage of a fully autonomous vehicle. It is equipped with a highway driving assistance system and a function that automatically adjusts speed for each section using the maximum speed limit information provided by the navigation system. The Genesis Adaptive Control Suspension (GACS) has been applied for the first time.[15][10]

The base model Genesis G90 has a turbocharged, 3.3-liter V6 engine which makes 272 kW (365 hp) and 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) of torque. The G90 Ultimate has a 5.0-liter V8 with 313 kW (420 hp) and 519 N⋅m (383 lb⋅ft) of torque. All models have an eight-speed automatic transmission with shiftronic and is also available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (HTRAC).[16]

* Genesis G90 3.3L (pre-facelift)

* Genesis G90 5.0 (pre-facelift)

### 2018–2022

Genesis presented a restyled G90 on November 27, 2018. The EQ900 was also renamed the G90 for the Korean market.[17]

The crest grille was changed from a pentagonal shape to a grid-like shape, and the headlights featured quad lamps, one of Genesis' signature design elements. Genesis described the exterior as an application of horizontal elements "to the entire vehicle to create a stable, yet majestic and dignified stance."[18] The rear combination lamp had a design that spanned the entire rear, and a rear emblem featuring the English "GENESIS." It is the first Genesis vehicle equipped with automatic wireless navigation updates and intelligent vehicle management services, which automatically connect the vehicle to a server to update necessary information.[19]

Acoustic performance has been improved via a system marketed as Active Noise Control that removes noise, and fuel efficiency has been improved by 2-3 % with a control device that automatically neutralizes the transmission when coasting without pressing the accelerator pedal.[19]

* 2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

* 2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

### EQ900L/G90L

The G90L is a long wheelbase version of the G90.[20] It was initially sold in Korea as the EQ900L and later renamed to the G90L after the 2018 exterior update. The G90L is available only as a V8 5.0L AWD (HTRAC).

* Genesis EQ900L (pre-facelift)

* Genesis EQ900L (pre-facelift)

* Genesis G90L (facelift)

* Genesis G90L (facelift)

### Powertrain

Gasoline engines  Model | Years | Type/code | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm | 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official) | Top Speed

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3.3 Lambda II T-GDi | 2015–2021 | 3,342 cc (203.9 cu in) V6 (G6DP) | 272 kW; 365 hp (370 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 52.4 kg⋅m (514 N⋅m; 379 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 6.2s (RWD) | 240 km/h (149 mph)
3.8 Lambda II GDi | 3,778 cc (230.5 cu in) V6 (G6DN) | 232 kW; 311 hp (315 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 40.5 kg⋅m (397 N⋅m; 293 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm | 6.9s (RWD)
5.0 Tau GDi | 5,038 cc (307.4 cu in) V8 (G8BE) | 304 kW; 407 hp (413 PS) at 6,000 rpm (Regular)
313 kW; 419 hp (425 PS) at 6,000 rpm (Premium) | 51.4 kg⋅m (504 N⋅m; 372 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm (Regular)
53.0 kg⋅m (520 N⋅m; 383 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm (Premium) | 5.7s (RWD)

##  Second generation (RS4; 2021)

Second generation

Overview
Production| December 2021 – present
Model years| 2023–present
Assembly| South Korea: Ulsan
Designer| Under the lead of Luc Donckerwolke
Body and chassis
Platform| Hyundai M3
Powertrain
Engine|

* Gasoline:
* 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6
* 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi e-S/C V6

Transmission| 8-speed A8TR1 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase| 3,180 mm (125.2 in)
3,370 mm (132.7 in) (LWB)
Length| 5,275 mm (207.7 in)
5,465 mm (215.2 in) (LWB)
Width| 1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height| 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight|

* 2,025–2,175 kg (4,464–4,795 lb)
* 2,295–2,345 kg (5,060–5,170 lb) (LWB)

The exterior design was presented on November 30, 2021.[21][22] Genesis' family look, a two-line lamp was applied, and Layered Architecture has been applied to the Crest Grill. The cube-shaped projection light incorporates a white light, a daytime driving light, and a direction indicator light. Two rows of rear lamps are also long on the back, and the low beam headlights feature approximately 200 micro optic lenses per module.[23] The side design features a feature Line that starts from the hood and continues along the bottom of the window to the trunk, and a feature line on the fender that wraps around the wheel.[24]

The second-generation G90 was released in two models: a general model and a long-wheelbase model.[25][26] The electronic gear shift control is equipped with a function that prevents incorrect operation by vibrating when the reverse gear is repeatedly operated. As a global first, the G90 featured Virtual Venue, a virtual 3D surround sound function through a Bang & Olufsen 23 speaker 3D sound system.[23]

Power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) and 54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) in the base car. The long-wheelbase model is further supported by a 48-volt mild hybrid system with an electric supercharger for additional power. All-wheel drive is standard on the long-wheelbase model. It is equipped with a multi-chamber air suspension that adjusts the stiffness of the air spring into three stages depending on driving conditions and drive mode. Active Rear-Wheel Steering (RWS) reduces the turning radius by turning the rear wheels 4 degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels when making a U-turn and by 2 degrees when changing lanes.[27]

* Rear

* Interior

### Long Wheelbase (LWB)

The second-generation G90 is available in a long wheelbase, which gains an additional 190 mm (7.5 in) over the standard car.[28] It is equipped with a gasoline 3.5 turbo engine that is the first Genesis model to feature a 48 V electric supercharger, e-S/C.[23]

* Genesis G90 (LWB)

* Genesis G90 (LWB)

### Powertrain

Specs[29][30] Model | Years | Type | Transmission | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm | 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official) | Top Speed

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Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi | 2021–present | 3,470 cc (212 cu in) V6 | 8-speed automatic | 279 kW; 375 hp (380 PS) at 5,800 rpm | 54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm |  |
Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi e-S/C | 2022–present | 305 kW; 409 hp (415 PS) at 5,800 rpm | 56 kg⋅m (549 N⋅m; 405 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 5.2s (SWB)
5.4s (LWB) | 250 km/h (155 mph)

## Sales

As of November 2015, a day after pre-order began, pre-orders of EQ900 in South Korea reached 4,342 units. As December 2015, pre-orders of G90 exceeded 10,000 units.[31]

Year  | South Korea[32] | U.S.[33] | Canada[33] | China  | Global

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2015  | 384  | N/A | N/A  |  | 384
2016  | 23,275  | 782 | 38  |  | 26,109
2017  | 12,271  | 4,398 | 92  |  | 17,286
2018  | 9,709  | 2,136 | 81  |  | 12,236
2019  | 17,542  | 2,239 | 82  |  | 19,746
2020  | 10,009  | 2,072 | 59  |  | 12,283
2021  | 5,089  | 1,821 | 57  |  | 7,216
2022  | 23,229  | 1,172 | 13  |  | 24,925
2023  | 12,479  | 1,288 | 47[34] | 40[35] | 14,500
2024  | 8,031  | 1,503 | 22[34] | 57[36] | 10,111
2025  |  |  |  | 18[37] |

## References

1. ↑ "현대차 '제네시스 G90' 미국 대형차 판매량 5위 등극" (in Korean). Money Today. 20 November 2017. https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2017112014225894693.
2. ↑ "제네시스 EQ900, 사우디서 최고 럭셔리세단 선정" (in Korean). Yonhap News. 3 April 2017. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20170402015500003.
3. ↑ "Genesis to launch new G90 sedan next year". Yonhap News. 24 December 2021. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211214001700320.
4. ↑ "‘회장님 車 끝판왕’ 등장…현대자동차, 신형 제네시스 G90 출시" (in Korean). The Dong-A Ilbo. 14 December 2021. https://www.donga.com/news/Economy/article/all/20211214/110772840/1.
5. ↑ "2020 Genesis G90 Rolls In With Fresh Design, New Tech Features". November 27, 2018. https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/facelifted-genesis-g90-rolls-fresh-design-new-tech-features/.
6. ↑ "Avtotor has started the production of the Genesis G90 premium sedan". 1 November 2016. http://rusautonews.com/2016/11/01/avtotor-has-started-the-production-of-the-genesis-g90-premium-sedan/.
7. ↑ Genesis G90 specifications . Car & Driver. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
8. ↑ "Genesis G90 Limousine Is Korea's Answer To Maybach". motor1.com. https://www.motor1.com/news/306551/genesis-g90-limousine-details/.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Meet Hyundai's new flagship, the Genesis G90". 9 December 2015. https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/09/hyundai-equus-eq900-genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-official/.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "초대형 럭셔리 세단 등장…제네시스 EQ900 공식 출시" (in Korean). Yonhap News. 9 December 2015. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20151209094600003.
11. ↑ "Hyundai Press Conference | 2016 NAIAS Live". https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/12/hyundai-press-conference-2016-naias-live-video/.
12. ↑ "Genesis Brand Launches its First Model, G90". http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/25/genesis-brand-launches-its-first-model-g90.
13. ↑ "GENESIS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS G90 LUXURY FLAGSHIP SEDAN". http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/576/genesis-announces-pricing-for-its-g90-luxury-flagship-sedan.
14. ↑ "2017 Genesis G90 signals Equus' evolution". 11 January 2016. https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/11/2017-genesis-g90-hyundai-detroit-official/.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "제네시스 EQ900 출시...가격 7300만~1억1700만원" (in Korean). Chosun Biz. 9 December 2015. https://biz.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/12/09/2015120901965.html.
16. ↑ Reyes, Alvin (2019-11-28). "2020 Genesis G90: It's a Whole Lot of Car" (in en-US). https://www.automoblog.net/2019/11/28/2020-genesis-g90-overview/.
17. ↑ "도로위의 ‘1등석’ 타보세요… 제네시스 G90 리무진 모델 출시" (in Korean). The Dong-A Ilbo. 20 February 2019. https://www.donga.com/news/Economy/article/all/20190219/94200089/1.
18. ↑ "제네시스 최상위 ‘G90’ 출시…5.0 가솔린 모델 1억1878만원" (in Korean). Hankyoreh Shinmun. 27 November 2018. https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/car/871970.html.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "신차급 변신 제네시스 'G90'…내비게이션도 자동 업데이트" (in Korean). Yonhap News. 27 November 2018. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20181127037751003.
20. ↑ "Hyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in Korea". 16 March 2016. https://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/16/hyundais-genesis-g90-eq900l-official/.
21. ↑ "2022 Genesis G90 Debuts As Stunning Sedan With Optional Long Wheelbase". https://www.motor1.com/news/551274/2022-genesis-g90-official-reveal/.
22. ↑ "2023 Genesis G90 Revealed Looking Like a True Flagship Sedan". 30 November 2021. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 "제네시스 신형 G90 공개…"역대 모델 중 가장 우아한 디자인"" (in Korean). Yonhap News. 14 December 2021. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20211214046300003.
24. ↑ ""젊어진 회장님 차"…제네시스, 신형 G90 최초 공개" (in Korean). Korea Economic Daily 3. 30 November 2021. https://www.hankyung.com/article/2021113037715.
25. ↑ "2023 Genesis G90 Revealed Looking Like a True Flagship Sedan". 《Car and Driver》. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/.
26. ↑ "New Genesis G90 revealed as striking luxury flagship". 《Auto Express》. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/genesis/356705/new-genesis-g90-revealed-striking-luxury-flagship.
27. ↑ "제네시스 G90 공식 출시... "수행기사 의전교육도 해드립니다"" (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. 13 January 2022. https://www.chosun.com/economy/auto/2022/01/13/YFGQ264CGZAZDBCG436XSMCWUU/.
28. ↑ "2022 Genesis G90 - interior and specifications revealed". 14 December 2021. https://paultan.org/2021/12/14/2022-genesis-g90-interior-and-specifications-of-new-luxury-sedan-revealed/.
29. ↑ "Genesis G90 Specs | GENESIS". https://www.genesis.com/kr/en/models/luxury-sedan-genesis/g90/specs.html.
30. ↑ "Genesis G90 | Genesis". https://www.genesis.com/de/en/models/g90.html.
31. ↑ "'EQ900' 사전계약 물량 1만대 돌파". https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0006921529?sid=101.
32. ↑ "Sales Performance | IR Activities | IR | Company | Company - Hyundai Worldwide" (in en). https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance.
33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Sales, Timothy Cain·Genesis. "Genesis G90 Sales Figures" (in en-US). https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/genesis-g90-sales-stats-hyundai-monthly-yearly/.
34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/hyundai-and-genesis-in-canada-report-2024-sales-best-year-in-company-history-855385065.html
35. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年捷尼赛思终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=357&saleType=2&flag=2023.
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37. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年捷尼赛思终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=357&saleType=2&flag=2025.

## External links

* Official website

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